DFPD-...

NOTICE
Semi-rotary drive The operating torque of the actuator must not be greater than the maximum
permissible torque specified in ISO 5211 in relation to the size of the mounting
flange and coupling.

NOTICE
Festo SE & Co. KG Depending on the design, part-turn actuators that are moved to a defined
Ruiter Straße 82 switching position by spring force in a de-energised state lose at least 30% of
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• Take an appropriate safety factor into account in the application.
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Operating instruction Work on the product may only be carried out by qualified personnel who can
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2023-03e and experience in process automation.
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Translation of the original instructions 4 Information on functional safety

© 2023 all rights reserved to Festo SE & Co. KG 4.1 Achievable safety classification
The product is suitable for use as an element in a safety-related system in accord-
1 About this document ance with IEC 61511.
– In Low Demand Mode up to SIL 2
1.1 Purpose of the document
– In High Demand Mode up to SIL 1
This document describes the use of the above-mentioned product. It contains Taking into account the required minimum hardware fault tolerance (HFT = 1), the
additional information for the use of the product in safety-related systems (safety product can also be used up to SIL 3 in a redundant configuration of the entire
manual in accordance with IEC 61508). system.
1.2 Applicable documents
NOTICE
The suitability for certain applications can only be determined in connection with
All available documents for the product è www.festo.com/sp. the assessment of further components of the subsystem. These must achieve the
same safety level.
1.3 Target group
This document is targeted towards individuals who mount and operate the 4.2 Safety function
product. It is additionally targeted towards individuals who are entrusted with Double-acting semi-rotary drives DFPD-...-RD/-LD
the planning and application of the product in a safety-oriented system. The safety function is to switch the actuator to the defined safety switching
1.4 Product version position. This switching movement is achieved by pressurising the corresponding
pressure chamber with compressed air. The value of the torque generated
This document refers to the standard product versions of the DFPD quarter-turn depends on the pressure difference between the two pressure chambers sepa-
actuator. rated by the piston.
– DFPD-10 … -2300: Product label without revision number
– DFPD-10 … -120: Product label with revision number [Rev. 01] Single-acting semi-rotary drives DFPD-...-RS/-LS
1.5 Specified standards The safety function is to switch the actuator to the defined safety switching
position when the compressed air is switched off and the spring chamber is
Version exhausted. This switching movement is achieved through the spring force of the
IEC 61508-1:2010 IEC 61508-7:2010 spring assembly.
IEC 61508-2:2010 IEC 61511:2016 4.3 Operating conditions
IEC 61508-4:2010 – General information on safe operation è 2 Safety.
– Periodic tests (function test) è 11 Maintenance.
Tab. 1: Specified standards – Ambient conditions and other technical specifications è 15 Technical data.
4.4 Limitations of use
2 Safety
If used in a safety-related system, the service life is limited to 8 years subject to
2.1 General safety instructions
compliance with the operating conditions.
– Only use the product in its original condition without unauthorised modifica- – Recommended interval for a complete function test: 1 year
tions. – Maximum permissible interval for a complete function test: 3 years
– Only use the product if it is in perfect technical condition. When a function test is negative, maintenance work must be carried out immedi-
– Observe the identifications on the product. ately.
– Before working on the product, switch off the compressed air supply and lock it
to prevent it from being switched on again.
– Take into account the ambient conditions at the location of use. Corrosive
environments reduce the service life of the product.
– Protect the product from fluctuations in pressure: use a pressure control valve.
Return to Festo
Hazardous substances can endanger the health and safety of persons and cause
damage to the environment. To prevent hazards, the product should only be
returned if explicitly requested by Festo.
– Consult your regional Festo contact.
– Complete the declaration of contamination and attach it to the outside of the
packaging.
– Comply with all legal requirements for the handling of hazardous substances
and the transport of dangerous goods.
2.2 Intended use
The quarter-turn actuator operates process valves in fluid systems, (e.g. ball
valves or butterfly valves).
5 Product overview Double-acting quarter-turn actuator: DFPD-...-RD/-LD
5.1 Product structure
1 2 3 4

Fig. 2: Symbol for double-acting quarter-turn actuator

5
The switching movement is achieved by pressurising the corresponding pressure
5
chamber with compressed air. The value of the torque generated depends on the
pressure difference between the two pressure chambers separated by the piston.
Single-acting quarter-turn actuator: DFPD-...-RS/-LS

6
15

Fig. 3: Symbol for single-acting quarter-turn actuator

4
The switching movement is achieved through the spring force of the spring
assembly.

6 Transport
WARNING
14 Danger of crushing. Danger of shearing.
Body parts can be crushed or severed if the product falls.
• Use appropriate load handling equipment.
13
• For DFPD-2300: screw suitable transport lugs into the specified threaded holes.
12 Lift the drive by the transport lugs.
7
When dispatching used products, comply with all legal requirements for the han-
dling of hazardous substances and the transport of dangerous goods è 2 Safety.

Fig. 1: Product structure (taking DFPD-2300 as an example)
1 Mounting thread for limit switch
or position sensor in accordance
with VDI/VDE 3845-1
2 Transmission shaft
3 Mounting thread for NAMUR
interface
4 Mounting thread for coding pin
7 Storage
– Remove all attachments.
– Store the product in a cool, dry environment protected from UV and corrosion.
Keep storage times short.
8 – Note the ambient and storage conditions.
– When storing for a long period, test that the product is working at regular
9 intervals.
– Seal the pneumatic ports.
10
– Protect the coupling parts with grease or protective oil.
11 – Store the product on a level wooden pallet to prevent damage to the coupling
flange.
9 Coupling for process valve in 8 Assembly
accordance with ISO 5211
8.1 Assembly without adapter bridge
10 Centering ring for mounting on
adapter bridge, DFPD-...-C only 1 Quarter-turn actuator
11 Leakage slot
2 Process valve
12 Supply port 2 when the VDE2
interface is used 1

13 Supply port 4, when the VDE2

5 Thread for transport lugs interface is used
(DFPD-2300 only)
14 Mounting thread for
6 Supply port 4 when the NAMUR adapter in accordance with
interface is used
VDI 3847-2 , DFPD-...-VDE2 only
7 End-position adjustment on both Supply port 2 when the NAMUR
sides 15
interface is used
8 Mounting thread for process
valve in accordance with
ISO 5211
2
A shaft projects outward through the housing on both sides. It transmits the
reaction torque to a process valve and, if applicable, a limit switch or position
sensor. The end stops can be adjusted in the range of 5° thanks to end-position
adjustment on both sides.
Fig. 4: Assembly without adapter
5.2 Function bridge
The piston movement of the quarter-turn actuator is converted into a swivel move- 1. Prepare the process valve.
ment of the transmission shaft by Rack & Pinion kinematics (gear rack/pinion). Adjust the control shaft of the process valve to implement the desired oper-
The swivel angle is 90° to a maximum of 180°, depending on the product version. ating method for opening and closing.
2. Place the quarter-turn actuator on the control shaft of the process valve.
DFPD-... -RD -LD -RS -LS
Ä The control shaft must sit in the coupling of the quarter-turn actuator
Mode of operation Double-acting, Double-acting, Single-acting Single-acting without tilting è 5.1 Product structure.
closes to the right closes to the left (spring return), (spring return), 3. Mount the quarter-turn actuator on the connecting flange of the process valve
closes to the right closes to the left
using 4 corrosion-resistant screws and retaining rings.
Symbol on product 4. Tighten the screws crosswise to the tightening torque. Note the flange type of
label
the quarter-turn actuator.

DFPD-... -F03 -F04 -F05 -F07

Tab. 2: Product version and mode of operation Tightening torque for the [Nm] 5.5 ± 0.5 5.5 ± 0.5 9.5 ± 0.5 23 ± 1
screws

Tab. 3: Tightening torques for the flange, DFPD-...-F03 … -F07

DFPD-... -F10 -F12 -F14 -F16 9.2 Single-acting quarter-turn actuator: DFPD-...-RS/-LS

Tightening torque for the [Nm] 48 ± 2 82 ± 2 195 ± 5 380 ± 10

Depending on the form of attachment chosen, supply ports are available on the
screws housing or on the NAMUR interface è 5.1 Product structure.
1. Prevent a corrosive atmosphere in the spring chamber. Use a rebreather block
Tab. 4: Tightening torques for the flange, DFPD-...-F10 … -F16
if the atmosphere is corrosive.
8.2 Assembly with adapter bridge 2. To prevent dirt from penetrating, fasten a filter element to supply port 4.
1 Quarter-turn actuator 3. Connect the air supply to supply port 2.
4. Seal unused supply ports with blind plugs.
2 Adapter bridge
Supply port Effect
3 Coupling 2 Air supply; always connected
1
4 Process valve 4 Pressurisation of spring chamber

Tab. 8: Supply port for single-acting quarter-turn actuator

2
10 Commissioning
3
Requirement: The quarter-turn actuator must be fully assembled and connected.
1. Ventilate the quarter-turn actuator slowly.
2. Check that it is working correctly at a low speed:
– Direction of rotation of the quarter-turn actuator
– Position of the process valve
4
11 Maintenance
11.1 General
Low Demand Mode:
– When used as intended, the product is maintenance-free.
Fig. 5: Assembly with adapter bridge High Demand Mode:
1. Have the adapter bridge and coupling ready è www.festo.com/catalogue. – Check that the product is working properly at regular intervals. The test interval
2. Mount the adapter bridge on the quarter-turn actuator. depends on the operating conditions.
– Align the studs of the adapter bridge lengthwise to the quarter-turn – DFPD-...-T4 (ambient temperature 0 … 150 °C): Grease the product again after
actuator. 20000 switching cycles.
– Align the open side of the adapter bridge with the process valve. – DFPD-...-T4 (ambient temperature 0 … 150 °C): For safety-related applications,
– Do not jam the centering ring in the drilled hole for the adapter bridge. replace wearing parts after a maximum of 20000 switching cycles.
– Screw in the screws, but do not tighten them yet. 11.2 Proof test (Proof Test)
3. Prepare the process valve.
Adjust the control shaft of the process valve to implement the desired oper- The proof test consists of a Full Stroke test of the actuator. Full rotation of
ating method for opening and closing. the shaft is tested at the connection to the process valve dependent on the
4. Insert the coupling. switching position of the control valve. The switching position of the shaft can
Ä The square of the coupling must sit in the coupling of the quarter-turn be determined visually (position of the shaft groove) using a position sensor or
actuator without tilting è 5.1 Product structure. something else suitable.
5. Place the quarter-turn actuator with the adapter bridge and coupling on the – Carry out the proof test at least once every 3 years.
control shaft of the process valve.
Ä The square of the process valve must sit in the coupling without tilting. During the proof test, the safety of the application must be ensured.
6. Mount the adapter bridge on the connecting flange of the process valve using
4 corrosion-resistant screws, retaining rings and nuts. 1. Trigger the rotation of the shaft at the control valve.
7. Tighten the screws on the quarter-turn actuator and the process valve cross- 2. Measure the time taken until the quarter-turn actuator has caused the shaft
wise to the tightening torque. Note the flange type of the part-turn actuator. to rotate fully.
Ä The test is successful if the quarter-turn actuator completes the move-
DFPD-... -F03 -F04 -F05 -F07 ment within the switching time intended for control by the control valve.
Tightening torque for the [Nm] 5.5 ± 0.5 5.5 ± 0.5 9.5 ± 0.5 23 ± 1 3. Check the actuator externally (visual inspection).
screws Ä The test is successful if no defect, leakage or contamination is detected.
4. Document the test results.
Tab. 5: Tightening torques for the flange, DFPD-...-F03 … -F07

DFPD-... -F10 -F12 -F14 -F16 12 Malfunctions

Tightening torque for the [Nm] 48 ± 2 82 ± 2 195 ± 5 380 ± 10 NOTICE

screws Repairs to the product are not permissible. In the event of malfunctions or failure:
Tab. 6: Tightening torques for the flange, DFPD-...-F10 … -F16 Replace the product and let Festo know about the failure. Return defective prod-
ucts to Festo.
9 Installation
Malfunction Cause Remedy
9.1 Double-acting quarter-turn actuator: DFPD-...-RD/-LD
The actuator will not move in the The supply ports are not con- – Adjust the tubing.
Depending on the form of attachment chosen, supply ports are available on the desired direction. nected correctly.
housing or on the NAMUR interface è 5.1 Product structure.
1. Connect the air supply to supply port 2 and supply port 4. Tab. 9: Fault clearance
2. Seal unused supply ports with blind plugs.
13 Modification
Supply port Effect1)
13.1 Replacing the spring assembly for DFPD-...-RS/-LS
DFPD-...-RD Requirements
2 Air supply, anti-clockwise direction of rotation – The mounting position is vertical. The quarter-turn actuator is secured against
4 Air supply, clockwise direction of rotation tipping.
DFPD-...-LD
– The quarter-turn actuator is removed è 14 Disassembly.
2 Air supply, clockwise direction of rotation WARNING
4 Air supply, anti-clockwise direction of rotation Risk of injury from flying objects.
1) Direction of rotation from the connection point of the accessory. A faulty spring package can result in the cover being ejected during disassembly
Tab. 7: Supply port for the double-acting quarter-turn actuator and causing injury.
• If the cover is still under spring force when the gap width is reached, do not
proceed with the disassembly.
• Replace the actuator.
 NOTICE 13.2 Configuring the spring assembly for DFPD-...-RS/-LS
Plastic deformation of the screws The configuration of the spring assembly varies depending on the nominal oper-
• Replace the screws after loosening them è www.festo.com/spareparts. ating pressure.
1 2
1 1 Screw
2 Washer

2 3 Toothed disc
3
3 4 Cover
4
5 Seal

5 6 Springs
7 End-position screws Fig. 7: Configuring the spring assembly
1 Left 3 Spring position
6
2 Right

DFPD-... -20 -25 -30 -35 -40

Number of springs 4 5 6 7 8
Spring position
Left 2-5 2-5 2-4-6 2-4-6 1-3-4-6
7
Right 2-5 2-4-6 2-4-6 1-3-4-6 1-3-4-6

Tab. 12: Number of springs and spring position, DFPD-...-20... -40 spring
Fig. 6: Replacing the spring assembly
configuration
Replacing the spring assembly
1. Remove the end-position screws. DFPD-... -45 -50 -55 -60
Ä The actuator is in the neutral position. Number of springs 9 10 11 12
2. Loosen the screws on the cover crosswise until there is a maximum gap of Spring position
6 mm between the cover and the actuator.
Left 1-3-4-6 1-3-4-5-6 1-3-4-5-6 1-2-3-4-5-6
3. Check that the cover is not under spring force.
Ä If the cover is under spring force, stop disassembly. Right 1-3-4-5-6 1-3-4-5-6 1-2-3-4-5-6 1-2-3-4-5-6

Ä If the cover is not under spring force, remove the screws. Tab. 13: Number of springs and spring position, DFPD-...-45... -60 spring
4. Remove the cover. configuration
Ä The spring assembly can be replaced.
5. Remove the springs. 14 Disassembly
6. Insert the new springs in the desired configuration. 1. Switch off the power supply: compressed air supply, operating voltage.
7. Mount the cover. Ensure the seal is in the correct position. 2. Loosen the pneumatic connections.
8. Insert the new screws and tighten them crosswise to the tightening torque. Ä The quarter-turn actuator is vented.
DFPD -10 -20 -40 -80 -120 3. Remove the external attachments.
4. Loosen the fastening screws of the quarter-turn actuator on the process
Thread size M5 M5 M6 M6 M8
valve, and remove the quarter-turn actuator.
Tightening torque
DFPD, [Nm] 7 ± 5 % 7±5% 10.5 ± 5 % 10.5 ± 5 % 23.5 ± 5 % 15 Technical data
without revision number
15.1 Technical data, safety engineering
DFPD-..., [Rev. 01] [Nm] 4 ± 15 % 4 ± 10 % 8.8 ± 15 % 9 ± 10 % 20 ± 10 %
DFPD-...-C, [Rev. 01] [Nm] 4.5 ± 10 % 5 ± 15 %
Approval information, safety engineering
Type-examination The functional safety engineering of the product
Tab. 10: Cover screws, DFPD-10 … -120 has been certified by an independent testing body
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DFPD -160/-240 -300/-480 -900 -1200 -2300
/-700 Certificate issuing authority TÜV Rheinland Industrie Service GmbH
Certificate no. 968/V 1106.01/23
Thread size M8 M10 M12 M14 M16
Tightening torque Tab. 14: Approval information, safety engineering
DFPD, [Nm] 23.5 ± 5 % 40.5 ± 5 % 65 ± 5 % 75 ± 5 % 120 ± 5 % Safety characteristic in accordance with Value
without revision number
IEC 61508
Tab. 11: Cover screws, DFPD-160 … -2300 Results of Assessment
Route of Assessment 2H/1S
Type of Subsystem Type A
Mode of Operation Low Demand Mode / High Demand Mode
Systematic Capability SC 3
Diagnostic Coverage DC 0
Hardware Fault Tolerance HFT 0
Proof Test Coverage PTC 99 %
Low Demand Mode, double-acting drives
Dangerous Failure Rate ëD 2.46 * 10-7 / h
Average Probability of Failure on Demand PFDavg(T1) 1.10 * 10-3
1oo1 Assumptions: DC = 0 %, T1= 1 year,
MRT = 72 h
Low Demand Mode, single-acting drives
Dangerous Failure Rate ëD 1.24 * 10-7 / h
Average Probability of Failure on Demand PFDavg(T1) 5.52 * 10-4
1oo1 Assumptions: DC = 0 %, T1= 1 year.
MRT = 72 h
High Demand Mode, DFPD-...-10/20/40/80/120
Assumed Demands per Year nop 8760 / a
Nominal Lifetime1) B10d 492700
Safety characteristic in accordance with Value DFPD-...-RD/-LD
IEC 61508
Nominal operating pres- [MPa] 0.55
Average Frequency of a Dangerous PFH 2.03 * 10-7 / h sure
[bar] 5.5
Failure per Hour
[psi] 79.75
Mean time to failure, dangerous MTTFD 562 a
High Demand Mode, DFPD-...-160/240/300/480/700/900/1200/2300 Tab. 18: Nominal operating pressure, DFPD-...-RD/-LD
Assumed Demands per Year nop 8760 / a DFPD-...-RS/-LS -20 -25 -30 -35
Nominal Lifetime2) B10d 986500
Nominal operating pres- [MPa] 0.2 0.25 0.3 0.35
Average Frequency of a Dangerous PFH 1.01 * 10-7 / h sure
Failure per Hour [bar] 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5

Mean time to failure, dangerous MTTFD 1126 a [psi] 29 36.25 43.5 50.75

1) Value determined with 60% load, in accordance with DIN EN 15714. Tab. 19: Nominal operating pressure, DFPD-...-RS/-LS-20... -35
2) Values determined without load
Tab. 15: Safety characteristics DFPD-...-RS/-LS -40 -45 -50 -55 -60
15.2 Technical data, general Nominal operating pres- [MPa] 0.4 0.45 0.5 0.55 0.6
sure
DFPD [bar] 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0
[psi] 58 65.25 72.5 79.75 87
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Standard for connection to EN ISO 5211 Tab. 20: Nominal operating pressure, DFPD-...-RS/-LS-40... -60
valve body
Cushioning None Air consumption per cycle at 0.6 MPa (6 bar, 87 psi) operating pressure
Mounting position Any Theoretical value for a full swivel movement:
Design Gear rack/pinion 0° … maximum swivel angle … 0°
Standard for valve connec- VDI/VDE 3845-1 (NAMUR) DFPD-10 -RP-90-D [l] 1.0
tion
DFPD-20 -RP-90-D [l] 1.8
Ambient temperature
-RP-90-S [l] 0.8
DFPD-... [°C] –20 … +80
DFPD-40 -RP-90-D [l] 3.4
DFPD-...-T4 [°C] 0 … +150
-RP-90-S [l] 1.5
DFPD-...-T6 [°C] –50 … +60
-RP-180-D [l] 5.2
Swivel angle
DFPD-80 -RP-90-D [l] 7.4
DFPD-…-90 [°] 90
-RP-90-S [l] 3.1
DFPD-…-120 [°] 120
DFPD-120 -RP-90-D [l] 10.4
DFPD-…-135 [°] 135
-RP-90-S [l] 4.3
DFPD-…-180 [°] 180
-RP-180-D [l] 12.8
End-position adjustment [°] _51)
DFPD-160 -RP-90-D [l] 14.0
range
-RP-90-S [l] 5.9
Material
DFPD-240 -RP-90-D [l] 20.3
Housing Anodised wrought aluminium alloy
-RP-90-S [l] 8.6
Screws Stainless steel
-RP-180-D [l] 25.5
Cover
DFPD-300 -RP-90-D [l] 26.4
DFPD-... Coated die-cast aluminium
-RP-90-S [l] 11.0
DFPD-...-C Anodised die-cast aluminium
DFPD-480 -RP-90-D [l] 40.5
Shaft
-RP-90-S [l] 17.2
DFPD-... Nickel-plated steel
-RP-180-D [l] 61.4
DFPD-...-R3 Stainless steel
DFPD-700 -RP-90-D [l] 58.8
Seal
-RP-90-S [l] 24.5
DFPD-... NBR
DFPD-900 -RP-90-D [l] 75.9
DFPD-...-T4 FKM
-RP-90-S [l] 34.5
DFPD-...-T6 FVMQ
DFPD-1200 -RP-90-D [l] 105.0
1) Operation outside of the end-position adjustment range is not permitted and results in undefined loading
of the end cap. -RP-90-S [l] 43.5
Tab. 16: Technical data, general DFPD-2300 -RP-90-D [l] 204.0
15.3 Technical data, pneumatic -RP-90-S [l] 84.4
DFPD-... -[ ] -T4/-T6 Tab. 21: Air consumption
Operating medium Compressed air to ISO 8573-1:2010 [7:4:4]
Information on the Lubricated operation possible, in which case lubricated opera-
operating medium tion will always be required
Pressure dew point at least 10 °C below the outside temperature
Operating pressure [MPa] 0.2 … 0.8 0.3 … 0.8
[bar] 2…8 3…8
[psi] 29 … 116 43.5 … 116

Tab. 17: Operating medium and operating pressure